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| Bidders Sought for Nevada Women's Prison |
| By Associated Press |
| Published: 10/07/2002 |
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The Southern Nevada Women's Prison has been run by Corrections Corp. of America since opening in 1997. But now the state, hoping to save money, is looking for a better deal. Bids will be opened in mid-October by the state Purchasing Division on the 500-bed prison. Division executive Kim Perondi said seven potential bidders participated in a walkthrough of the prison in North Las Vegas. Darrel J. Rexwinkel, deputy director in charge of finances for the Department of Corrections, said the state now pays $46.60 a day per inmate but wants a lower rate. The current rate works out to between $10 million and $11 million a year. Renny Ashleman, an attorney for Corrections Corp., has said his company has lost money on the current deal _ but intends to submit a new bid. The women's prison is the only full-service prison operated by a private company in Nevada. The contract for Corrections Corporation expires in October 2004. Bidders will have three options. They can submit a proposal to run all prison operations, including dental, eye, medical and psychiatric care. Or they may bid only on operating the prison section. Or they can present a proposal for medical, psychiatric, dental and vision care only. |
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